Fixes
Wi-Fi vs Ethernet for Gaming: Does a Cable Really Help?
It's not about speed. Ethernet wins on consistency, and consistency is what decides whether a game feels responsive.
Dan Okafor·3 minAugust 12
Network
4 articles
Performance
Router Settings That Actually Reduce Lag
QoS, band selection, channel congestion and the settings that make a measurable difference versus the ones that are placebo.
Marcus Reyes·4 minAugust 12
Fixes
Why Game Downloads Are So Slow (When Your Internet Isn't)
A fast connection downloading at a crawl usually isn't the connection. Here's what's actually limiting it and how to test each cause.
Marcus Reyes·3 minAugust 12
PerformanceComplete guide
How to Lower Ping in Games: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why
The changes that measurably reduce ping and jitter, ranked by how much they actually help — plus the popular 'fixes' that do nothing, tested with real packet logs.
Marcus Reyes·10 minAugust 10